I just bought this lock

[ecr959]

lock and biggest chain I could get from Home Depot

[Viirin]

Originally Posted by blaine

I always used the fork lock.Were are you planning to put it?If you ever jump on the bike in a hurry and forget about it,you could some real damage to the bike,or yourself.

Yeah that recently happened to me and i broke a few spokes - to be honest though i was surprised i didn't do it sooner

I use a similar lock (from magnum) but it's covered - i like that you can put it through the wheel and then around the sissy bar to keep it off the ground - maybe i'm just paranoid about dogs marking my bike as they're territory - there also pretty handy if your friend forgets his lock (happens all the time) and you want to lock both bikes with the one chain

Vii

[mrlmd1]

ecr959 - I don't want to bust your bubble or harp on this anymore, but that chain can be cut with bolt cutters in 5 seconds and will only deter someone without bolt cutters (which is most people I would agree).

If you want to rely on that lock and chain when the bike is parked in a well-trafficked public space in the daytime, it's probably OK, but then you wouldn't need it anyway. If you think that will make a big difference if parked outside on a dimly lit quiet street, probably not.
All you are doing with any of these things is really making your bike a little less attractive and only a tiny bit more difficult to steal. It may make you feel better to use that, but like I said, If someone really wants your bike, it's theirs.

Seriously, check out this reference article and video from webbikeworld.com --- http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-alarms/

[jonathan180iq]

Fork lock and taking your keys with you is about as good as it gets.
No one steals Gz's anyway

If you park outside overnight, I guess I see why you would want the extra security. Otherwise, let insurance cover the cost of the replacement bike

[Rookie Rider]

Someone tried to steal my buddies license plate, not the bike. Can you believe these idiots out there?

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by Rookie Rider

Someone tried to steal my buddies license plate, not the bike. Can you believe these idiots out there?

It is more common than you think. Steal a fast bike and another plate, have fun till you break the bike.

[greatmaul]

Sorry, it's a 3 month old thread, I know! but I read in a book and it cracked me up, that you should:

1.) take a few scraggly loose wires and attach them so they're hanging out the side of your bike,
2.) take some bondo and put a chunk of it on the side of your engine casing.
3.) stick some duct tape on your seat, even if your seat is in perfect condition.

All of these things may make your bike look less attractive to thieves, although I'd test the duct tape thing first to see if it's going to mess up your leather/vinyl.

[Gz Rider]

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[mole2]

Originally Posted by Gz Rider

Nothing. Welcome to Raleigh!

A few years ago when I was riding a 150 lb honda scooter, I parked it next to a guy in a parking lot. He asked, "What's to stop someone from stealing it?" I said, "The law." Ultimately that's about it. Th Gz doesn't weight much and tow people could probably cart it off but what are they going to get? Some parts that are going to be hard to unload or at best if they can get it titled, maybe 2000.00. Not worth most crooks time.

As for me, I rarely even lock up the helmet. You don't live in NYC anymore.

Same here. My helmet is on the back rest and I've even left my leather jacket draped over the seat along with my gloves. No one seems to bother with items left on a motorcycle down here. Maybe because they figure most of us carry. lol

[Rookie Rider]

I cant leave shit alone here in N.Y.C never.